auxlepli 17 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 On the front page ESPN poll the question is which is a greater highlight? Mike Eruzione's goal that beat the Soviets in 1980 or David Tyree's acrobatic catch late in Super Bowl XLII With about 58,000 votes cast the hockey goal is winning 60 to 40 percent. It's also carrying every state except Mississippi. It must really gall ESPN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 Sadly, that's the only thing most Americans know about hockey is that game. Unfortunately, most of them didn't even know there was a game being played until it was over. I don't know if the title of this thread is a joke, but there's at least one person in the world who thinks it's true, and that happens to be Gary Bettman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 the goal also won the greatest highlight award among a bunch of other plays such as doug fluties hail mary etc... it was this comeptition bracket style being hosted by berman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imisssergei 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 Sadly, that's the only thing most Americans know about hockey is that game. Unfortunately, most of them didn't even know there was a game being played until it was over. I don't know if the title of this thread is a joke, but there's at least one person in the world who thinks it's true, and that happens to be Gary Bettman. Wasn't that game actually one of the most watched sporting events of it's time? I remember hearing something to that effect. It had a lot to do with the cold war and whatnot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 It was one of the more highly watched events, what GMR in his typical overreaction posting nature is refering to ( I am guessing) is that most American's didn't see the game live as it was played at 5pm and tape delayed. In fact most Americans watched it due to the cold war, US v Russia thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 It deserves to be the number one play of all time. The magnitude of that goal (and that win) was greater than any other sports moment in history. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imisssergei 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 I won't argue it as the best highlight ever. However, I don't think fan voting should have counted as much as it did. Seriously, the highlight of that college football game that was up against the Eruzione goal wasn't even in the same league. It was a nice trick play, and the dude did propose to his gf after the game, but really, that's the second best highlight of all time? I could have some bias, but I think Kopy's goal against Tampa Bay earlier this season was more deserving than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HomeNugget 2 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 I won't argue it as the best highlight ever. However, I don't think fan voting should have counted as much as it did. Seriously, the highlight of that college football game that was up against the Eruzione goal wasn't even in the same league. It was a nice trick play, and the dude did propose to his gf after the game, but really, that's the second best highlight of all time? I could have some bias, but I think Kopy's goal against Tampa Bay earlier this season was more deserving than that. i believe most of the highlights in the tournament were in championship games, bowl games or carried some other kind of significance. Kopecky's goal wasn't important. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedArmy 4 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 with the Russian election all over the news and tension between Russia and United States, it probably brings some emotions about that impossible victory and the cold war... who knows... Plus that was a nation's win versus just another super bowl... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 David Tyree's acrobatic catch late in Super Bowl XLII Is it bad that I don't know: A) Who David Tyree is? B) What team he plays for? C) What year Super Bowl XLII was? Seriously, I have no clue on any of those. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 Is it bad that I don't know: A) Who David Tyree is? B) What team he plays for? C) What year Super Bowl XLII was? Seriously, I have no clue on any of those. It was the catch from this years superbowl where half of the pats team had a chance to tackle Eli, didn't and then he threw up a prayer that Tyree caught with Rodney Harrison all over him. He pretty much caught it using his hand and his helmet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feldmarschall 9 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 Is it bad that I don't know: A) Who David Tyree is? B) What team he plays for? C) What year Super Bowl XLII was? Seriously, I have no clue on any of those. You aren't the only one. It's the first time I've ever seen this guy's name. I really hate football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossCheck24 2 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 Sadly, that's the only thing most Americans know about hockey is that game. Unfortunately, most of them didn't even know there was a game being played until it was over. Its a start Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cirov19 1 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 (edited) My turn to sound like an idiot. I have heard about the catch... because I hate the pats, and that catch saved my ass. Too bad that I have never heard or seen of the hockey goal... If somebody wants to post a youtube link that would be awesome, please? Edited March 3, 2008 by cirov19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 (edited) Edited March 3, 2008 by auxlepli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 My turn to sound like an idiot. I have heard about the catch... because I hate the pats, and that catch saved my ass. Too bad that I have never heard or seen of the hockey goal... If somebody wants to post a youtube link that would be awesome, please? Seriously? Second video is the best... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fztlLwgSFCg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 Thanks for posting HOH.....that second video is just phenomenal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 Mother Russia couldn't be prouder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Williams29fan 6 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 Ah, i get chills everytime i watch that! I love it!! w00t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 (edited) Thanks for posting HOH.....that second video is just phenomenal. You're welcome NKD! Edited March 3, 2008 by Hockeytown Red Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 The amazing part about it to me was watching the Russian players watching the US kids celebrate. Some of them commented on the HBO Do you Believe in Miracles Special that they had forgot what it was like to take so much satisfaction from a win. That they had become so machine like that it was good to see guys celebrating like the us team did. Being Machine like before the tourney (years before it) is what I think cost them the most. They could have pulled the goalie, but I don't think anyone on that team remembered how to pull the goalie. It had been so long since they had been anywhere near a loss, that they didn't know how to do it, plus with the back up in net who knows if he even knew what to look for from the bench. BTW a good story that summarizes the game is here at this link: http://www.miracleonice.us/story.html If you haven't seen Miracle yet, I would recommend watching this documentary first: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0276918/ It gives a bit more of a historical point of view, where as Miracle has a lot more Movie to it, than substance. If that makes sense to anybody. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedArmy 4 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 The amazing part about it to me was watching the Russian players watching the US kids celebrate. Some of them commented on the HBO Do you Believe in Miracles Special that they had forgot what it was like to take so much satisfaction from a win. That they had become so machine like that it was good to see guys celebrating like the us team did. Being Machine like before the tourney (years before it) is what I think cost them the most. They could have pulled the goalie, but I don't think anyone on that team remembered how to pull the goalie. It had been so long since they had been anywhere near a loss, that they didn't know how to do it, plus with the back up in net who knows if he even knew what to look for from the bench. BTW a good story that summarizes the game is here at this link: http://www.miracleonice.us/story.html If you haven't seen Miracle yet, I would recommend watching this documentary first: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0276918/ It gives a bit more of a historical point of view, where as Miracle has a lot more Movie to it, than substance. If that makes sense to anybody. so maybe the Soviets lost it versus Americans won it hehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 (edited) Another thing most people forget about this game is that it WASNT for the gold medal. After that unbeleivable high those boys had to pull it together and come from behind to beat Finland for gold the next day. Edited March 3, 2008 by UP2HERE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 For American's, sure thats pretty sweet. Up here in Canada you don't hear much about 'The Miracle' at all. I guess this is our equivalent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 You're welcome NKD! Wow...am I off. At quick glance I thought you were "Heroes of Hocketown". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
